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How do I clean the crossfader on my 57sl? this is why

marknonsense1 6:41 AM - 17 September, 2007
I'm starting to feel it get a little harder. I also have a friend with a 56 that's really hard to use. I know it's dirty.

Is there a how clean site or somewhere I can get all the info?????


My 57sl is still under a year old. Should I send it in???
Rebelguy 7:07 AM - 17 September, 2007
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Is there a how clean site or somewhere I can get all the info?????


Umm..you could try just looking in the manual. It tells you exactly how to clean it and what product to use.
cheeba (the believer) 11:45 AM - 17 September, 2007
skratchworx.com
nik39 2:08 PM - 17 September, 2007
Nice link cheeba!
DJCheLu 2:14 PM - 17 September, 2007
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skratchworx.com

Spring mod looks interesting, might have to try that when ever i need to clean the fader :)
cheeba (the believer) 2:16 PM - 17 September, 2007
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skratchworx.com

Spring mod looks interesting, might have to try that when ever i need to clean the fader :)


yeah, its worth having a go at. it does tend to bounce though and never stay still, which can get quite annoying at times.
DJ Smooth B. 5:20 PM - 17 September, 2007
yeah, the spring mod is perfect, i use mine for one year like this.
marknonsense1 7:50 PM - 17 September, 2007
Thanks. It's what I was looking for.
DJ Baby Daddy 8:56 PM - 20 September, 2007
that skratchworx site is great for this issue.

I'm tracking down that Cailube MCL stuff to hopefully resolve what is just a crossfader that needs some cleaning.

I've had the mixer 1 year and now the xfader is getting really hard to push and it has a very uneven feel in its action. For some reason I'm paranoid that this is something more that gunk build up or need of lube. Just paranoia? I guess I'll find out after I clean/lubricate the thing.

Has anyone had any other problem that turned out to be more than just needing to clean it?

thanks
DJ Baby Daddy 9:26 PM - 20 September, 2007
oh also. Manual page 41 recommends CAIG DeoxIT F100...

but Guitar Center seems to stock CAIG DeoxIT F5.

is there any significant difference?
www.guitarcenter.com
store.caig.com
DJ Baby Daddy 10:03 PM - 20 September, 2007
okay... answering my own question in case y'all ever wanted to know this much about the official fader lube of the 57SL...

go here to this Q/A on Caig's forum:
www.caig.com
cheeba (the believer) 2:26 AM - 21 September, 2007
i used the lube that came with my pro x fade... worked a treat.
DJ Skywalker aka Darth Fader 9:03 PM - 26 September, 2007
that trick with the torsion spring was amazing. thanks cheeba. i had an earlier post asking about "buttery smooth faders" and that's what i wanted. i tried to lube it but it didn't really make a difference. my crossfader FLIES now.
cheeba (the believer) 11:29 AM - 27 September, 2007
props to skatchworx ;)
flame 5:07 AM - 21 November, 2007
is it safe to spray the 57s crossfader with "fader sprays"?
Since its semi digital,

Hold on does the crossfader connects with the software?

I dont think so huh.

The "mix recorder" records from the main out
does it?
marknonsense1 5:28 AM - 21 November, 2007
^^^^^ Yes it's safe & the yes to the record ? too... as far as I know.
D.J. Flawless 5:32 AM - 19 July, 2010
i have been noticing that when im djing my crossfader is playing music from channel b when the fader is on channel a....and i have pushing my crossfader with alot of force to the left so i wont get the sound thats playing on the right....but when i have my fader to channel b and im playing songs on channel a...i have no issues...what could be my problem?